Overview
The organization is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Business Planning Analyst to support financial planning and expense management. This role coordinates budgets, performs reforecasting, and analyzes operational expenses in partnership with cross-functional teams. Insights from data analysis and financial modeling will contribute to strategic decision-making focused on operational efficiency and cost savings.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and monitor budgets, reforecasting, and expense analysis to support financial objectives
- Prepare and review detailed reports and analyses that inform financial planning and control strategies
- Conduct data trend analysis on operational budget spend to evaluate progress toward Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Apply advanced financial modeling techniques to forecast outcomes and support strategic initiatives
- Identify and recommend cost-saving opportunities through targeted analysis and process improvements
- Create and regularly update operating expense reforecasts to reflect changing business conditions
- Perform variance analysis on operating expenses and prepare comprehensive reports, including monthly financial statement reviews, to detect trends and inform management decisions
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of financial plans with operational goals
- Maintain accurate financial documentation and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in business planning, financial analysis, or a related role
- Skills:
- Strong proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English
- Excellent organizational and prioritization skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and analyze complex data sets
- Effective communication skills to convey insights clearly to all levels of management
- Proficiency in software applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel
- Ability to quickly identify business opportunities and problems and apply financial models to forecast results and improve decision-making
Preferred Qualifications
- Financial analysis
- Budgeting
- Data analysis
- Financial modeling
- Business strategy
- Forecasting
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
Location
United States